Strathmore Easter egg hunt returns
After going on hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, Strathmore’s annual Easter egg hunt is back and is expecting to be highly anticipated. According to Hayley Poirier, who spoke on behalfRead More »
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Communities in Bloom resumes annual spring workshop
Communities in Bloom is gearing up for the upcoming gardening season and invited local community members to a free workshop to discuss gardening and plant husbandry. According to past CommunitiesRead More »
Wheatland West joins stair climb for cancer
Members from the Wheatland West Fire Department have committed to the challenge of climbing Brookfield Place in Calgary later this summer to raise money for cancer research. Completing the challengeRead More »
WSA spring programming kicks off
The Wheatland Society of Arts (WSA) is excited to be rolling out their spring to summer brochure, which is packed full of programming for the next several months. WSA ProgramRead More »
SWCC seeking new executive director
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce (SWCC) is looking for a new executive director in the immediate future and is currently accepting applications. Scott Silva, who currently holds the position,Read More »
Icing a season with a win
Brooke Parker and the Strathmore Ice Flares U16B ringette team finished the 2022-2023 season with a banner win and fifth place showing at provincials. “It was a really magical year,Read More »
Curling season a success
As the last rock was thrown at the men’s bonspiel last month, it once again signaled the end of the curling season. “(It was a) really good season.,” said KenRead More »
Standard Fire hosts 4-H Skills for Life
Near the end of March, the Standard Fire Department hosted members from the Crowfoot 4-H Multi Club Skills for Life program for a tour of the fire hall. Throughout theRead More »
Former Eagle Lake Campground under new ownership
The location which was formerly the Eagle Lake Campground is under new management and is looking to be open to the public later this spring. Now under the name, WheatlandRead More »
The Liberal war on work
The Liberal Government tabled the 2023 Budget last week and we are seeing more of the same. More inflation-fueling spending announcements, more marketing and sloganeering, with few results achieved forRead More »
ZAKARIASEN, Ruby Margaret
ZAKARIASEN,Ruby Margaret Ruby Margaret Zakariasen (Salberg), 97, passed away calmly, surrounded by loved ones on March 31, 2023. She passed away at home in Standard, AB. Ruby was born onRead More »